Ways on How to Go Green
Going green is more than a trend, it is an excellent way to help protect the environment and save a little bit of cash while you are at it. Many green strategies result in bonuses like spending less money on gas, keeping the bills in your home low, and limiting the waste you create. There are countless ways to go green depending on your enthusiasm and budget, but a few simple methods can be implemented almost immediately. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug and Make a Few Changes
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Unplug computers, surge protectors, and televisions when not in use. Turn off lights when you leave a room, and swap your light bulbs for energy efficient CLF lights. Try adding low-flow toilets to limit your impact on the water supply. Turn your thermostat down a little bit and use a blanket to stay warm in lieu of burning all that extra energy.
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Start a carpool with some co-workers that live in your area. If neighbors work in a similar area of the city, carpool with them. You can also buy a more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle and try biking to work if safety and weather permit. Additionally, simple car tips like staying up to date on maintenance and keeping your tires properly inflated can lower the amount of fuel you use on your daily trips.
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Pick up or request a recycling bin from your city's waste management services. You can usually put plastics and aluminum in these, though some cities allow paper and cardboard as well. Try creating less waste by getting members of your family re-usable lunchboxes and water bottles, and buy a water filter instead of bottled water.
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Buy food at local farmers markets instead of the grocery store. Not only is this food often organic, meaning it hasn't been treated with harmful pesticides, it travels a much shorter distance and results in fewer emissions than the large truck shipments that come to the store in your neighborhood. This has a less immediate impact on the environment but can add up quickly if everyone makes it a habit.
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